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Post by newgenandy on Apr 19, 2023 2:11:52 GMT -5
The only reason the other crowdfund was funded was because
1. People who didn’t even want it funded it because otherwise “we might not get more”
2. people bought multiples, rare exceptions including double figures! Didn’t cardona get 11 or 12?
3. Lower price point ment more would speculate on flipping
4. International didn’t feel they were being nudged out / overcharged
Well
1. People wont keep buying things they don’t want because of what they might get down the line (but there’s no confirmation of it)
2 & 3 speak for themselves
4. Been done to death
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Post by Rocket_Fuel_Merchant on Apr 19, 2023 3:01:38 GMT -5
that's the biggest problem I have with the people actively rooting for this to fail... I'm not saying anyone should listen to me for what to do with their money...however, I don't think people grasp what kind of impact this can have on future products...But, so be it...I have lost almost all confidence that this gets backed at this point I hate to be that guy - but if this doesn't get funded, then maybe it just shows enough people aren't that interested/into big stages and the like - so it's not really going to matter about future crowdfunding projects. I think in most cases you would be right... EXCEPT...there was crazy hype about this thing the first time it was shown off...people had to have it, the feedback was exceptionally positive. When it came time to actually buy it, the excuses started... Youve also got the "it should have been the RAW Stage" crowd...even though Steve has told us it would cost more. I truly believe that's just an excuse. They would come up with a different reason not to back it. I think for many, the stage is a case of eyes being bigger than their wallet. Which is fine, I just don't like the idea of people actively rooting against something that is a good thing for the hobby to have access to
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Post by Xæro #FakeCollector on Apr 19, 2023 3:07:37 GMT -5
I hate to be that guy - but if this doesn't get funded, then maybe it just shows enough people aren't that interested/into big stages and the like - so it's not really going to matter about future crowdfunding projects. I think in most cases you would be right... EXCEPT...there was crazy hype about this thing the first time it was shown off...people had to have it, the feedback was exceptionally positive. When it came time to actually buy it, the excuses started... Youve also got the "it should have been the RAW Stage" crowd...even though Steve has told us it would cost more. I truly believe that's just an excuse. They would come up with a different reason not to back it. I think for many, the stage is a case of eyes being bigger than their wallet. Which is fine, I just don't like the idea of people actively rooting against something that is a good thing for the hobby to have access to This message board and enthusiast collectors of wrestling figures in general are the minority when it comes to Mattel's customer base.
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Post by pitfallharry219 on Apr 19, 2023 4:22:01 GMT -5
I’m hoping Steve and Rob have booked podcasts and other media appearances going into the final couple weeks like they did with New Gen and the Early Bird. I wanna say that was one of the biggest things that helped get that final push. I know they have their jobs and personal lives and did this sorta thing on their own time but Steve is really good at PR and hyping up the product and Rob also did a great job in getting the word out. They need to be on Logan. Paul's podcast talk about his upcoming figure and can plug the crowdfund too Logan Paul's audience wasn't even born when WCW ended.
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Post by drankadranka on Apr 19, 2023 7:16:37 GMT -5
Reiterating how sweet this thing looks - the lighting is crazy
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Post by mcgourlay on Apr 19, 2023 7:43:55 GMT -5
There can be no denying that is it is a beautiful piece of equipment.
If I had the space/spare money for this type of thing I would be all over it.
I hope it gets to the 5k marker for those that want it, I hope it leads to more projects like this going forward, crowdfunding is a great way to get out this kind of thing, it's imagination land!
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Post by plastictaxicab on Apr 19, 2023 9:06:20 GMT -5
I keep seeing people say "people actively rooting for this to fail". Genuine question; who is doing that? I know there are people who said they can't/are not backing it for whatever reasons, but I haven't seen anyone saying "HAHA I can't wait for this thing to not get funded!" or anything along those lines.
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Post by Jonny Flashback on Apr 19, 2023 9:13:14 GMT -5
I keep seeing people say "people actively rooting for this to fail". Genuine question; who is doing that? I know there are people who said they can't/are not backing it for whatever reasons, but I haven't seen anyone saying "HAHA I can't wait for this thing to not get funded!" or anything along those lines. May have been a small element of that in the beginning for me because of the international situation. Maybe something like, "I hope it struggles a bit to show them how it affects backing" but it HAS struggled and nothings been done and nothing is will be done about it so, with all that said ultimately I'm hoping it gets backed. Because, why wouldn't I?
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Apr 19, 2023 9:28:17 GMT -5
New meme for those who want to show enthusiasm but don’t want to fully commit to purchasing
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Post by Warriah' on Apr 19, 2023 9:46:10 GMT -5
I keep seeing people say "people actively rooting for this to fail". Genuine question; who is doing that? I know there are people who said they can't/are not backing it for whatever reasons, but I haven't seen anyone saying "HAHA I can't wait for this thing to not get funded!" or anything along those lines. Tbh it deserves to fail by the fact they’re overcharging everyone outside America. They can ask themselves why it wasn’t successful, realise you can’t scam people and do something about it
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Post by cldbld on Apr 19, 2023 10:03:16 GMT -5
I keep seeing people say "people actively rooting for this to fail". Genuine question; who is doing that? I know there are people who said they can't/are not backing it for whatever reasons, but I haven't seen anyone saying "HAHA I can't wait for this thing to not get funded!" or anything along those lines. Facebook groups is where I see it a lot.
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Post by deskjet on Apr 19, 2023 10:15:22 GMT -5
I keep seeing people say "people actively rooting for this to fail". Genuine question; who is doing that? I know there are people who said they can't/are not backing it for whatever reasons, but I haven't seen anyone saying "HAHA I can't wait for this thing to not get funded!" or anything along those lines. Facebook groups is where I see it a lot. Misery loves company
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Post by The Madness on Apr 19, 2023 10:36:46 GMT -5
I keep seeing people say "people actively rooting for this to fail". Genuine question; who is doing that? I know there are people who said they can't/are not backing it for whatever reasons, but I haven't seen anyone saying "HAHA I can't wait for this thing to not get funded!" or anything along those lines. There was quite a bit of "I hope it fails so Mattel learns a lesson" in the first half of this thread, with one guy inexplicably hoping that it failed specifically because it was WCW and WWE is superior, or whatever.
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Post by cldbld on Apr 19, 2023 10:39:09 GMT -5
Facebook groups is where I see it a lot. Misery loves company Yup, there's schmucks in every group.
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Post by newgenandy on Apr 19, 2023 10:55:25 GMT -5
I’d say it’s more the overtly positive having a go at prople with concerns than anything
Some seem to think anything critical = negative = toxic
There’s such a thing as toxic positivity as well as negativity and not all criticism = negativity
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Post by Xæro #FakeCollector on Apr 19, 2023 11:03:54 GMT -5
Jesus Christ, some of you should be ing embarrassed
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Post by Crossfit Jesus on Apr 19, 2023 12:08:06 GMT -5
Lovely day we’re having
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Post by savedbytheringbell on Apr 19, 2023 12:43:45 GMT -5
I keep seeing people say "people actively rooting for this to fail". Genuine question; who is doing that? I know there are people who said they can't/are not backing it for whatever reasons, but I haven't seen anyone saying "HAHA I can't wait for this thing to not get funded!" or anything along those lines. It’s the secret Hasbro mafia
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Post by Old Zeke on Apr 19, 2023 12:48:18 GMT -5
Nice to have some sunny weather, that's for sure!
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Post by ilovejcp86 on Apr 19, 2023 13:31:26 GMT -5
I keep seeing people say "people actively rooting for this to fail". Genuine question; who is doing that? I know there are people who said they can't/are not backing it for whatever reasons, but I haven't seen anyone saying "HAHA I can't wait for this thing to not get funded!" or anything along those lines. There was quite a bit of "I hope it fails so Mattel learns a lesson" in the first half of this thread, with one guy inexplicably hoping that it failed specifically because it was WCW and WWE is superior, or whatever. LMAO. wwe fans can be insane.
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